Sustainable WNC is a collection of resources, news, and blogs. It also includes a link to a Blue Ridge Web Market. This seems loaded with resources (stores, lodging, restaurants, crafts, etc.) with businesses in the Asheville area. Need to see more from the far western counties.

Wednesday, March 28, 2007

No rain in well over a week, so at least we're spared some of the normal smoke from brush burnings this time of year. Not as bad as Chattanooga, which is 9 inches below normal rainfall and smoky from lots of wildfires.Despite the 80 degree weather the last few days, though, things seem to be blooming on a normal schedule, at least according to what I posted this time last year.

It's that time of year when the landscape hasn't changed yet, there are just a few flowers, and, even though the desire to stay outside is compelling, there're not many photo opportunities. Or, maybe it's just me and I've been doing boring things: working on the computer, house cleaning, and drives to town and back. I hope the photos get more interesting soon. Meanwhile, I liked the colors after sunset last night, so here's a study in pink and blue (and white):